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2012 Volkswagen Jetta repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 130 repairs.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (100%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 2000 mi | Rattle in door panel at side view mirror control. Foam was put in place and one week later rattle returned worse. second attempt on door buzzing/rattling.. found to be the window switches. |
| 2300 mi | Window switches replaced in driver door and eliminated ratte. But, in doing so the door card was damaged to get the window switches in. So time for another shop trip. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 20460 mi | Left rear door was opened to secure/correct an internal cover. |
| 12000 mi | Passenger side view mirror fell off. Dealer agreed that car was damaged during transport, where the side view mirror was broken off and glued back on. Repaired at no cost & no argument. |
| 2360 mi | Squeak on left side of driver seat. (Leather rubbing against plastic trim piece.) Rear view mirror came out of socket. |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 11000 mi | Sunroof Rattle. Sunroof again. I tried another dealer. Sunroof again. This time had to demo the rattle to the service advisor. |
| 15000 mi | Rattle in door |
| Described as moisture underneath the clear coat on drivers side door. |
| 1000 mi | Passenger Door Rattles Passenger Door Rattle, more foam and connectors added. Center Console (floor area) rattles, sends noise through dash. Subwoofer Rattle, TSB/Recall Issue |
| 1700 mi | Center Console Again, still unable to fix. Center Console Rattle again, this time they removed console, and found witness marks made by a metal clamp. placed foam tape on plastic and metal parts, plus lubed shifter and brake lever. Success! car is rattle free! |
| 10800 mi | Rattle in Drivers Door, Found to be broken spot weld on crossmember, was sent to body shop and had to be rewelded. |
| 16000 mi | Sunroof Shade was rattling. Dealer had to replace guides via a "repair kit". |
| 5100 mi | Interior Door Handle trim not aligned |
| 6000 mi | Fixed annoying sub rattle in the rear deck. (this took many hours to fix because it required disassembly of the rear deck) |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 17000 mi | Rear passenger speaker housing rattles with music is high. Simple door Handel screw tighten fixed. |
| 4300 mi | Severe rattle in passenger door when listening to music. |
| 22000 mi | Sunroof |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta 4dr Sedan
170-horsepower 2.5L I5 5-speed manual FWD
| 68000 mi US $50 |
Manual shift housing was loose Replaced shift housing with new part |
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